Belton Burglar Fires Round after Being Caught in the Act

Belton police are searching for a suspect caught in the act of burglarizing a home early Sunday morning.

KWTX's Tianna Jenkins reports that police responded to a call about a break-in at a home in the 1000 block of Muelhause Street around 5 AM. The homeowner said he woke up to find an African-American man wearing dark clothing and a backpack in his living room. The suspect reportedly fired a round from a handgun, then fled without having taken anything.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

If you have any information about the incident, please contact Belton Police at (254) 933-5840.